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Step 1 - Learn about networking and options.

Networking Basics

1- Organize your contacts.
Tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job. Talk to your parents, teachers, guidance counselors, minister/rabbi/priest, sports coaches, volunteer leaders, neighbors, past classmates, friends etc. about the kind of job that you’re looking for.

2- Identify networking opportunities.
There are many places, and opportunities for you to network professionally: while you volunteer, in professional organizations and by using Facebook or Twitter. Ask your contacts for names of people who might be able to help you find a job. 

If you are a college graduate, contact your college’s Career Services office. Many colleges have online career networks to help you with your job search. Use internet social media to make useful connections to people and groups.

If you are a member of a professional organization, visit their website for career assistance.

Volunteer. If your work experience is limited or if you want to change career paths, volunteer experience may be the key to a successful job search.


3 - Be clear about what you are seeking and have a positive attitude.
Carry business cards that include your contact information and bullets with the types of jobs that you may be interested in or a list of your skills. Sample networking business card (PDF)
Download a Microsoft Word business card templateExternal link opens in a new window to create your own business cards. Take your business card Word document to your local printer or print your business cards on cover stock paper.

Use this worksheet to write a 30-Second Elevator Speech that you can use to introduce your self. Practice introducing yourself and be prepared to talk about your skills and past work history and education.  Communicate using positive statements and be confident.

Listen and show interest in the person who is talking.  Remember that networking in a two-way relationship.

4 - Manage your network of contacts and stay in touch.
Learn how to manage your network External link opens in a new window, and do it! It does not take that much time, and you might enjoy it.

Learn more about networkingExternal link opens in a new window. It may be the best method of achieving your employment goals. This may mean attending conferences or joining a work-related organization. See 10 Tips for Successful Business Networking External link opens in a new window.

Networking on the Internet (Social Media)

Social media is becoming the preferred way to find a job.

1 - Organize your information so that you can set up your accounts and provide accurate professional information

2- Get started by setting up your account with the "Big Three" social media tools
LinkedIn External link opens in a new window can be used to network for finding a job and is like an online rolodex/resume.  LinkedIn has over 40 million members with a new member joining every second.  Executives from all Fortune 500 companies and 170 industries are represented.  Use the LinkedIn Guide (PDF) Link opens in a new window to help you start networking.

Twitter External link opens in a new window is like instant messaging to the world.  Members share information using fewer than 120 characters. They post and receive messages in a network of “followers”.  Use the Twitter Guide Book External link opens in a new window to help you start networking.

Facebook External link opens in a new window can be described as an Online Cocktail Party. There are over 400 million users where 50% of active users log on daily. The fastest growing demographic for Facebook is 35 years old and older. Use the Facebook Guide Book External link opens in a new window and watch a demonstration External link opens in a new window to help you start networking.

3 - Become familiar with the social media tools
Spend time viewing them so that you understand how they work.  Remember to only post information that would be okay for an employer to see.

4 - Learn about more social media tools
Blog Link opens in a new window Anyone with an idea can start a blog. Blogs are organized by blog posts. These are individual news stories like articles in a news paper. Each blog post can become a discussion with comments left by readers. Blogging makes news a two-way street. Blogging allows you to build relationships with readers and other bloggers with similar interests.
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RSS Feed Link opens in a new window Keep up with information on your favorite websites.
The old way to keep up was to seek information from your favorite web sources. RSS Feed allows you to receive information from your favorite web sources
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Get Started:
1.Create a "Reader" account. This is a central place to find all your news.  Some examples are www.google.com/reader External link opens in a new window, http://www.bloglines.com/ External link opens in a new window, http://www.newgator.com/ External link opens in a new window
2.Set up a connection between your reader and all your favorite web sources.Start

 WikiLink opens in a new window Use wikis for group collaboration. Instead of important information getting lost in email inboxes, use a wiki. Groups can coordinate better using a shared document like website that all members can edit and save.
To learn more, watch the video Wikis in plain English External link opens in a new window.
Get Started:
1. Visit a wiki site and set up your own wiki. Some examples are http://www.pbwiki.com/ External link opens in a new window, http://www.wetpaint.com/ External link opens in a new window, http://www.wikispaces.com/ External link opens in a new window, http://www.wiki.comwiki/ External link opens in a new window.
2. Add information. Websites have two main buttons—Edit & Save—that transform the content of the document.
3. Once you finish editing, you save the document and it becomes a webpage once again.


Step 2- Use networking to help find a job

Build Your Personal Brand to Attract Employers

Your personal brand is how you market yourself to others.

1 - Figure out who you are, what you want, and how you want to be perceived.  Review you past experience and hobbies (Personal Information Worksheet - MS Word Link opens in a new window) (PDF) Link opens in a new window, transferable skills, workplace skills, interestsExplore job information, and write your personal mission statement.  See Personal Branding 101:  How to Discover and Create Your Brand External link opens in a new window.

2- Review tips for building your personal brand on Twitter External link opens in a new windowLinkedIn External link opens in a new window, and Facebook External link opens in a new window.

3- Update your social media profiles and maintain your brand.  See Personal Branding 102:  Communicating and Maintaining Your Brand External link opens in a new window.

4- Review your personal brand often so employers see you as a potential employee.  
Friends may have tagged your name to information you do not want viewed. Review the Top 10 Free Tools for Monitoring Your Brand's Reputation External link opens in a new window.

Find Job Leads

Once you build your personal brand, start searching for job leads!

In Person:

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3- Participate in networking opportunities
Get to know other participants External link opens in a new window and when sharing information about yourself, be clear on what you are seeking. Have a positive attitude.

On the Internet:

1- Search for job leads on Twitter
How To:  Find jobs on Twitter External link opens in a new window
Tweet Sheet (PDF) Link opens in a new window - Learn how to use Twitter for your job search

2- Search for job leads on LinkedIn
Linkedin Job Search External link opens in a new window- Enter a keyword and location to search for posted job openings


Step 3 - Keep personal information safe

Email

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Keep virus protection updated. Learn more External link opens in a new window about taking basic precautions and using a few simple tools to protect your computer and your information from theft, misuse, and destruction.

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Professional Networking: Quick Links

  • College Tonight External link opens in a new windowis a networking site for college students and university alumni where people find times and events for connecting in person.
  • LinkedIn External link opens in a new window is a networking site devoted to connecting professionals.
  • FaceBook External link opens in a new window is a networking site designed to connect people of any age across the globe.
  • MySpace External link opens in a new window is a networking site aimed at youth and designed for sharing pictures and music and for chatting with friends.
  • Second Life External link opens in a new window is a virtual world where each person involved creates a character who can attend meetings, interviews, and social events. Several large corporations use this site.
  • Ryze External link opens in a new window is a business networking site that helps you increase business contacts, find a job, make sales, keep in touch with friends, and more. With Ryze you can also send messages to other users, join groups related to your job and interests, and find groups in your location.
  • Twitter External link opens in a new window provides a content platform that can be used for personal tweets, networking, organizing, event updates, content syndication and research. Twitter also provides an RSS feed for every user account -  a post on your Twitter account can be sent out via RSS to your website and/or a Facebook page.
  • Xing External link opens in a new window (formerly the Open Business Club) is a business networking site where users can grow their network of professional contacts.
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    Ada S. McKinley Community Services Inc.

    725 S. Wells
    Chicago, IL 60607
    Intake Person: Gale Foster Farley
    Phone: 312-326-1229
    Website: www.adasmckinley.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Chicago area
    Target Populations Served: People with disabilities (including developmental disabilities)
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Training Program(s): ASMS Janitorial Training Program
    Job Training Program Description: 16-week training program that offers 4 areas of completion: 1) basic janitorial 2) advanced janitorial 3) floor care 4) carpet cleaning. In house training, job trials.
    Eligibility Requirements: Must have a disability; excellent attendance, must self-transport, work independently, ability to follow directions.


    Association for Individual Development

    309 West New Indian Trail Court
    Aurora, IL 60506
    Intake Person: Terry Cremer
    Phone: 630-966-4111
    TTY: 630-844-5063
    Website: www.the-association.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Kane County, parts of DuPage Kendall and Cook
    Target Populations Served: People with Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Training Program(s): JanAId and Work Services
    Job Training Program Description: We have janitorial and food service training programs that assess and provide skill training for those interested in working in this capacity.
    Eligibility Requirements: Must be 18 years of age, have a disability and be able to learn and perform the skills necessary for the job assignment. Must have transportation.


    Anixter Center

    2001 N. Clybourn, Ste. 302
    Chicago, IL 60614
    Phone: 773-973-7900
    TTY: 773-248-6941
    AskAnixter@anixter.org
    Website: www.anixter.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Chicago and suburbs
    Target Populations Served: People with disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.


    Anixter Center North

    1699 Wall Street, #105
    Mt. Prospect, IL. 60056
    Intake Person: Jack Creagh
    Phone: 847-472-9355 ext. 224
    Website: www.anixter.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Suburban Cook and Lake counties IL
    Target Populations Served: People with disabilities - full range
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
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    Job Training Program Description: Work Assessment program in community based setting. 8-week program with pay, funded through DRS Eligibility Requirements. Must have a disability and be referred by DRS


    Aspire

    5010 St. Charles Road
    Bellwood, IL 60104
    Intake Person: Lisa Dziergas
    Phone: 708 547-3955 ext. 3955
    TTY: 708 547-9379
    Website: http://www.aspireofillinois.org/ External link opens in a new window
    Location served: western suburbs of Cook County (mostly Proviso, Lyons, Leyden, Oak Park, River Forest townships) and some eastern DuPage County areas
    Target Populations Served: People with developmental and learning disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: Kleen Tech Janitorial Training Program
    Job Training Program Description: We provide paid training in the areas of janitorial and carpet care for people who are not yet ready to be employed in the community.
    Eligibility Requirements: Age 18 and over. Have developmental/learning disability. Must be able to communicate and be ambulatory. Must not have any special health monitoring conditions (i.e. uncontrolled seizures), must not have a history of injuring self or others, must not have a recent history of theft or drug/alcohol abuse, must be able to follow supervisory directions after a reasonable amount of time, must be Medicaid waiver eligible for funding purposes.



    Avenues to Independence

    515 Busse Highway
    Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
    Phone: 847-292-0870 x122
    info@avenuesonline.org
    www.avenuestoindependence.org External link opens in a new window
    Job Placement Program: Interest and skills assessment, job matching, seeking, placement and on the job training, job coaching, supported employment, and transportation training.
    Eligibility Requirements: primarily individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
    Counties Served: N/NW Suburban Cook


    CALOR

    3220 W. Armitage Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60647
    Intake Person: Antonia Tobias
    Phone: 773-235-3161 ext. 228
    Website: www.calor.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Chicagoland, surrounding suburbs
    Target Populations Served: Adults with all kinds of disabilities.
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    Eligibility Requirements: The individual has to have a disability and an open case with DHS/DRS office. It would also help if they receive SSI.


    CARC

    10444 South Kedzie Ave.
    Chicago, IL. 60655
    Intake Person: Bud Kulpit
    Phone: (773) 429-0203
    TTY: (773) 429-0203
    Website: www.carc.info External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Chicago Metro
    Target Populations Served: People with developmental disabilities or other special needs
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    Eligibility Requirements: Have a documented developmental disability, be at least 18 years old, must be able to self-travel or have ability to learn, and be Medicaid eligible.


    CARES Chicago

    3333 W. Arthington, Suite 139
    Chicago, IL 60624
    Intake Person: Mark Galban (MOWD Adult), Al Taylor (IDHS/DRS Adult) Alfredda Glover (Youth), or Erin Slucter (Supported Employment)
    Phone: 773-265-3300
    TTY: 773-265-3309
    Website: www.careschicago.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: City of Chicago and Metro Chicago (depending on funding source)
    Target Populations Served: Low-income individuals; People with disabilities age 14 and older
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program. Hospitality Training Program at the Midway Hotel Center for youth/young adults in the hospitality industry in partnership with MOWD. We also partner with VMC credit collections agency and IDHS/DRS to provide 90-day on-the-job-training.
    Name of Job Training Program: Hospitality Training Program
    Job Training Program Description: Hospitality Training Program for youth at Midway Hotel Center in partnership with MOWD. Credit Collections 90-day OJT with VMC and Associates, Inc.
    Eligibility Requirements: YTEP client for Hospitality. Adult clients 18+ and successful screening and interview with VMC for credit collections OJT.


    La Casa Norte

    3533 W. North Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60647
    Phone: 773-276-4900
    Website: www.lacasanorte.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Humboldt Park-Serve Chicago Area
    Target Populations Served: Ex-offenders and At-Risk Youth
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    Eligibility Requirements: Clients age 18-34 with adjudication record or age 18-24 with no H.S. diploma/GED, limited English proficiency, or reading level below 12th grade level.


    Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

    1850 W. Roosevelt Road
    Chicago, IL 60608
    Intake Person: William J. Bielawski III
    Phone: 312-997-3671
    TTY: 312-666-8874
    Website: www.thechicagolighthouse.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Chicago Metropolitan Area
    Target Populations Served: People who are blind or visually impaired
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Programs: Office Skills Training Program and
    Customer Service Training Program
    Job Training Program Description: Office Skills Training Program: Learn keyboarding, soft business skills, and Microsoft Office applications.
    Customer Service Training Program: Learn Customer Service, Telephone Collections, Order Entry and Warehouse Inventory, Telephone Attendant.
    Eligibility Requirements: HS diploma or GED, 9th grade reading level, employment goal, referral from DRS, IL resident, legally blind.


    Chicago Urban League

    1301 W. 63rd St.
    Chicago, IL 60636
    Intake Person: Joe Gray
    Phone: 773-778-2168
    Website: www.cul-chicago.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Englewood
    Target Populations Served: Low income
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: Automated Word Processing
    Job Training Program Description: Training in Microsoft Office Suite
    Eligibility Requirements: Photo ID, SS card, Proof of income, HS/GED


    Clearbrook

    746 S. Vermont
    Palatine, IL 60067
    Intake Person: Ilene Rosenberg
    Phone: 847-991-4100
    Website: www.clearbrook.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Northwest Suburbs
    Target Populations Served: People with developmental disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: QUEST
    Job Training Program Description: Many different apprentice type programs focusing on real-life examples of working in the community as well as training on vocational areas such as grocery and food service.
    Eligibility Requirements: Must meet entrance criteria to receive services, please inquire about those requirements.


    Community Support Services, Inc.

    9021 Ogden Ave.
    Brookfield, IL 60513
    Intake Person: Sandra Ryan
    Phone: 708-354-4547 ext.163
    Website: www.communitysupportservices.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Cook County and five communities in DuPage County.
    Target Populations Served: People with developmental disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    Eligibility Requirements: Primary disability: DD


    Cornerstone Services, Inc.

    800 Black Road
    Joliet, IL 60435
    Intake Person: Beverly Swithin
    Phone: 815-727-6667
    TTY: 815-846-7682
    Website: www.cornerstoneservices.org External link opens in a new window
    Location Served: Will County, Grundy County, Southern Cook County
    Target populations: People with developmental disabilities, mental illness, mentally ill substance abuse, physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, learning disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: Business
    Job Training Program Description: business/data entry/entry level accounting/ computer use.
    Eligibility: Employment barrier(s) due to disability, at least 16 years old, history of compliance with treatment recommendations, no restriction from working, possess all self-help skills, fee sponsorship, current TB test within 1 year, psychological/psychiatric/medical information to document disability, SS number.


    Countryside Association

    21154 W. Shirley Rd.
    Palatine IL 60074
    Intake Person: Cindy Ostrow
    Phone: 847-540-3751
    TTY: 847/ 438-9498
    Website: www.countrysideassn.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Southern & Eastern Lake County & Northern Cook County
    Target population served: People with developmental disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement program.


    Disability Innovations Ltd.

    715 Lake St., Suite 100
    Oak Park, IL 60301
    Intake Person: Thomas Dunleavy, MS, LCPC, CRC, CVE, CDMS
    Phone: 708-848-4822
    Location served: Chicago metropolitan
    Target Populations Served: People with disabilities, physical and psychiatric
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    Eligibility Requirements: Clients must have source of funding, Ticket to Work, state VR, disability insurer, employer subsidy, private pay fee for service.


    Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS Central Office)

    400 W. Lawrence
    Springfield, Illinois 62794
    Phone 217-782-2004
    Contact: Phil Locascio
    Website: www.dhs.state.il.us External link opens in a new window
    DRS Office Locator
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    Location served: All of Illinois
    Note that DRS has offices throughout the state.
    Target Populations Served: People with disabilities who want to become employed and who are capable of attaining success.
    Locations are accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: On the Job Training - Vocational Training - Post-secondary Education
    Job Training Program Description: DRS provides job training based on the needs of each particular person depending upon the level of their disability and their employment goals.
    Eligibility Requirements: People with disabilities who are seeking to become employed. The person must be able to benefit from the services DRS offers in order for DRS to work with them.
    DRS has an order of selection, which is used to determine which people with disabilities DRS will assist. DRS will assist those who receive Social Security Disability Benefits and also individuals whose disabilities seriously affect their ability to function.


    Donka, Inc.

    400 N. County Farm Road
    Wheaton, IL 60187
    Intake Person: Kim Snively, Program Manager
    Phone: 630-66-8169 ext. 11
    Website: http://www.donkainc.org/ External link opens in a new window
    Location served: DuPage County and some of Kane County area
    Target Populations Served: Individuals with visual, physical, and hearing impairment, over the age of 18, however, we have a mobile instructor that will go within the schools working with that population as well as other more minor cognitive impairments.
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: Assistive Technology & Computer Skills Training for People with Disabilities
    Job Training Program Description: Donka provides assistive technology and computer skills training (using Microsoft XP and Office Suite) and experience to enable students to pursue further education or seek employment at no-cost to the student.
    Eligibility Requirements: At least an 8th grade reading level and has participated and completed in Donka's computer training. Funding source needs to be discussed prior to participation in job placement assistance.


    The Douglas Center

    3445 W. Howard St.
    Skokie, IL 60076
    Intake person: Carla Gustafson
    Phone: 847-674-1921
    Website: www.thedouglascenter.com External link opens in a new window
    Location served: North side of Chicago and North, Northwest suburbs
    Target population served: primarily adults with developmental disabilities but for the Federal Govt. contract we can hire adults with any disabilities even if it is a medical condition which is inhibiting them from being placed out in the community for competitive employment.
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: Sewing
    Job Training Program Description: We have a sewing contract and are looking for people who are interested in sewing or already know how to sew
    Eligibility: 1. Need to have a documented disability or a medical condition limiting them from finding a job and or maintaining a job in the community independently.
    2. Need to be able to self-transport or have transportation provided for.
    3. Need to know how to sew or interested in learning how to sew.


    Easter Seals Willett Center

    120 W. Madison St.
    Oak Park, IL 60302
    Intake Person: Beth, Jean, Adella
    Phone: 708-524-8700
    TTY: 708-524-4694
    Website: www.eastersealschicago.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Chicago (Primarily Westside; Austin and Garfield)
    Target Populations Served: Low Income
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    Eligibility Requirements: Low income or on unemployment.


    Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago

    17 N. State St., Suite 1300
    Chicago, IL 60602
    Intake Person: Teddiye Walton
    Phone: (312) 939-8622
    TDD: (312) 628-4770
    Website: www.epilepsychicago.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: 60 counties in Illinois
    Target Populations Served: People with epilepsy and seizure disorders
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities? No
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    Eligibility Requirements: Persons with epilepsy or seizure disorders


    Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc.

    819 S. Wabash Ave., 4th Fl.
    Chicago, IL 60605-2153
    Intake Person: Angela Young
    Phone: (312) 212-1290
    TTY: (312) 212-2223
    Website: http://www.goodwillchicago.com External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Entire Chicagoland area
    Target Populations Served: People with disabilities and/or disadvantages that may make it more difficult for them to find work on their own, at-risk youth (ages 19-24), economically disadvantaged adults, individuals with disabilities with a focus on deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, adults lacking GED/HSED, dislocated workers, and ex-offenders.
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have Job Training Programs.
    Name of Job Training Program: Basic and Advanced Computer Skills Training
    Job Training Program Description: For those that are new to computers, or just need to upgrade some of your computers skills, experienced computer instructors and Goodwill's online Global Learning tutorial program, students can get entry-level and advanced training in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Internet usage.
    Eligibility Requirements: Offered to all populations served both hearing and hearing-impaired.
    Name of Job Training Program: Data Entry and Financial Services
    Job Training Program Description: For individuals interested in getting a job in the banking and financial services industry, this 4-6 week program trains students for positions such as Check Processor, Lockbox Operator, and Proof Operator. This will also benefit individuals interested in data entry positions in any industry. Students practice on 10-key and Ainsworth. Average keystrokes per minute upon gradutaion is 12,000.
    Eligibility Requirements: Offered to all populations served both hearing and hearing-impaired.
    Name of Job Training Program: YES! Fathers Project
    Job Training Program Description: Making a positive difference in the lives of Chicago's at-risk youth and young offenders is the goal behind Goodwill's YES! Fathers Project - helping young men gain their GED or get enrolled in college, prepare them for a job, refresh parenting skills and much more.
    Eligibility Requirements: Offered to young men from at-risk communities.
    Name of Job Training Program: Retail and Customer Services Training
    Job Training Program Description: In partnership with Walgreen's Co., this 4-week program trains individuals interested in positions in the retail or customer service industries the skills needed to be successful on the job, such as operating a cash register, properly handling customer issues, counting drawers, and much more.
    Eligibility Requirements: Call for entry requirements.


    Guild for the Blind

    180 N. Michigan, Suite 1700
    Chicago, IL 60601
    Intake Person: Lauri Dishman
    Phone: 312-236-8569
    Website: www.guildfortheblind.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Chicago Metro Area
    Target Populations Served: Adults who are Blind or Visually Impaired
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: Robert T. Stone Center for Adaptive Technology
    Job Training Program Description: Computer training with adaptive technology for people who are blind or visually impaired.
    Eligibility Requirements: The program is open to all visually impaired professionals regardless of their current job status.


    Harold Washington College

    30 E. Lake Street
    Chicago, IL 60601
    Intake Person: Clotilde Mayfield
    Phone: 312-553-5810
    Website: www.hwashington.ccc.edu External link opens in a new window
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Training Program: Office of Vocational Training & Development
    Hotel Services and Hospital Services
    Program Description: Students train for approximately 10 weeks in either program: Hotel - housekeeping, laundry and stewarding. Hospital - food service.
    Eligibility: 18 years of age, resident of Chicago and written verification of a developmental disability with cognitive delay


    Heartland Health Outreach

    1207 W. Leland Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60640
    Intake Person: Tom Glennon
    Phone: 773-751-4133
    Website: www.heartlandalliance.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
    Target Populations Served: people with mental illness, homeless
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.


    Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center

    9649 W. 55th St.
    Countryside, IL 60525
    Intake Person: Kathy Mastela x229 or Molly Reineck x420
    Phone: 708-352-3580
    TTY: 708-354-2499
    Website: www.hhrehab.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Chicago and Chicagoland
    Target Populations Served: Adults with Developmental Disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: SubCon Industries
    Job Training Program Description: Helping Hand provides basic packaging and assembly work through SubCon Industries for those individuals who qualify on a temporary basis.
    Eligibility Requirements: Adults with Developmental disabilities. Services rendered will be assessed by intake coordinator and employment services supervisor.


    Illinois Department of Employment Security

    2550 W. Addison
    Chicago, IL 60618
    Intake Person: Alfredo Garcia, LVER
    Phone: 773-296-6021 x240
    Websites: www.ides.state.il.us External link opens in a new window
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    Location served: Zip Code Area: 60610 -13 -14 -18 -22 -47 -57
    Target Populations Served: Disabled Veterans
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.


    ILC Enterprises

    6415 Stanley Ave
    Berwyn, IL 60402
    Intake Person: William Kostopulos
    Phone: 708-788-0511
    TTY: 708-788-0511
    Location served: Western Suburbs (Cook County)
    Target Populations Served: Adults with mental illness
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: ILC Enterprises
    Job Training Program Description: We are a lumber company with factory, sales, food service and housekeeping jobs that pay commission.
    Eligibility Requirements: Must be 18 or older. Must have diagnosed axis I disorder.


    Inspiration Corporation

    4554 N. Broadway, Suite 207
    Chicago, IL 60640
    Intake Person: Jeannette Blackwell
    Phone: (773) 878-0981
    Website: www.inspirationcorp.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Chicagoland
    Target Populations Served: low income, ex-offenders, people with disabilities, homeless, alcohol/substance recovery
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: Café Too Culinary Skills Program
    Job Training Program Description: The 12-week training program focuses on a variety of subjects: basic culinary skills and concepts, reading and converting recipes, following and taking direction, teamwork, sanitation and safety, restaurant service, and job-readiness soft skills.


    Jobs For Youth

    50 E. Washington, 4th Fl.
    Chicago, IL 60602
    Phone: 312-499-4778
    Website: www.jfychicago.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Chicago and near suburbs
    Target Populations Served: Low income youth, ages: 17-24
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.

    The Jordan Evans Institute

    2600 S. Michigan Ave., Ste. 212
    Chicago, IL 60616
    Phone: 312-326-6370
    Email: info@thejordanevansinstitute.com
    Website: www.thejordanevansinstitute.com External link opens in a new window
    Target population: Individuals with a high school diploma or GED certificate who want to begin and/or advance their career in healthcare.
    Job Training Program: The Jordan Evans Institute (JEI) is a workforce training school with a focus in Health Information Management Services. JEI provides education and training to individuals to enhance their skills for greater job opportunities in the information and technology side of healthcare. JEI offers a Health Information Assistant Certificate Program (HIACP). The HIACP is a six month program where classes meet two days a week for two hours each day. In addition to education and training, JEI provides its graduates with job placement assistance. JEI offers financial aid to qualified candidates. JEI has Open House every Friday from 10a.m.-11a.m. If you have questions or would like an appointment, call Elia D. Salgado or Micah Smothers.


    JVS Chicago

    216 W. Jackson Blvd Suite 700
    Chicago, IL 60606
    Intake Person: Tina Armando
    Phone: 312-673-3439
    TTY: 312-673-3451
    Website: www.jvschicago.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Chicago Metropolitan area: All city and suburbs
    Target Populations Served: persons with disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: Retail Training; Clerical Skills training; Homemaker/Health Care training; Janitorial training; Business services
    Job Training Program Description: Retail: 2 1/2 week program prepares for retail occupations; Clerical: entry level clerical skills learned over 6 months; Homemaker: classroom setting for 7 weeks prepares for health care occupations; Janitorial: learn janitorial skills over 4-6 months to prepare for work; Business services: 4-6 months of training in copy, supply, mail, warehouse.
    Eligibility Requirements: Must have a disability, eligible for DRS funding, math/reading level of 6th grade education.


    Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities

    901 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 204
    Chicago IL 60607
    Intake Person: Melody Keith
    Phone: 312-432-6240 ext. 36
    TTY: 312-432-0230
    Website: www.marriottfoundation.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: city of Chicago
    Target Populations Served: Youth with disabilities, age 17-21
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    Eligibility Requirements: Age 17-21 with a disability


    Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse

    1010 N. Hooker St., Suite 302
    Chicago, IL 60622
    Intake Person: Maria Lewis or Deborah Giesler
    Phone: 312-932-1120
    Website: www.braininjuryclubhouse.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Chicago and suburbs
    Target Populations Served: People with acquired brain injury - includes traumatic injuries, stroke, epilepsy
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Some program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    Eligibility Requirements: Must have acquired brain injury.


    Neumann Association

    5547 N. Ravenswood
    Chicago, Illinois 60640
    Intake Person: Kimberly Williams
    Phone: 773-506-3229
    TTY: 773-728-1819
    Website: www.neumannassociation.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Chicago and surrounding Suburbs (Metro North Area)
    Target Populations Served: People with mental illness or developmental disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: Neumann Neighbors Property Maintenance Program.
    Job Training Program Description: Janitorial and housekeeping training.
    Eligibility Requirements: People with mental illness or developmental disabilities


    Oak Leyden Developmental Services, Inc.

    411 Chicago Ave.
    Oak Park, IL 60302
    Intake Person: Greda Evans
    Phone: 708-524-1050 x116
    TTY: 708-524-2050
    Website: www.oakleyden.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Near west suburbs
    Target Populations Served: People with developmental disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: Maintenance Training Program
    Job Training Program Description: Skills training in all aspects of Janitorial Service including Housekeeping and Commercial Floor Care.
    Eligibility Requirements: 18 years of age with a documented disability.


    Orchard Village

    7670 Marmora Avenue
    Skokie, IL 60077
    Intake Person: Tim Bobrowski
    Phone: 847-967-1800 ext. 130
    Website: www.orchardvillage.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Chicago and Northern Cook County
    Target Populations Served: People with developmental disabilities, mental illness, & Dual Diagnosis
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.


    Parents Alliance Employment Project

    2525 Cabot Dr. Suite 302
    Lisle, IL 60532
    Phone: 630-955-2079
    TTY: 630-955-2098
    http://www.parents-alliance.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: DuPage County
    Target Populations Served: Youth and adults with disabilities seeking employment
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.


    Ray Graham Association

    2777 S Finely Road
    Downers Grove, IL 60515
    Intake Person: Sue Amell or Bill Goeman
    Phone: 630-495-0289
    TTY: 630-628-2352
    Website: www.ray-graham.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: DuPage County
    Target Populations Served: people with developmental disabilities, mental illness, learning disabilities, multiple and physical disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    Eligibility Requirements: Open case and referral from DRS to start services


    Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

    326 W. Illinois St.
    Chicago, IL 60610
    Phone: 312-238-6800
    TTY: 312-238-6813
    Website: www.ric.org External link opens in a new window
    Location Served: Chicago & surrounding suburbs
    Target Populations Served: people with physical disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.



    Seguin Services Inc.

    3100 S. Central Ave.
    Cicero, IL 60453
    Intake Person: Tina Golas
    Phone: (708) 863-3803
    Website: www.seguin.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Western Suburbs (Service boundaries: North Avenue(north); I-83(west); 87th Street (south); Pulaski (east))
    Target Populations Served: Developmental Disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    Eligibility Requirements: Must have a DD diagnose prior to 18 yrs old


    Shore Training Center

    8035 Austin Ave.
    Morton Grove, IL 60053
    Intake Person: Dorothy Schwartz
    Phone: 847-581-0200
    TTY: 847-581-0076
    Website: www.shoreinc.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: North suburbs, north side of Chicago
    Target Populations Served: People with developmental disabilities ages 16 years & older
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.


    Sinai Community Institute

    2653 W. Ogden
    Chicago, IL 60608
    Intake Person: Alissia Delaney
    Phone: 773-257-5633
    Website: www.sinai.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: North and South Lawndale, citywide
    Target Populations Served: un- or underemployed Chicago residents
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    Eligibility Requirements: varies by program, call for details


    South Chicago Parents & Friends

    10241 South Commercial Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60617
    Intake Person: Vernorah Rutherford
    Phone: 773-734-2222 ext. 245
    Website: www.scpfrc.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Southeast Side of Chicago
    Target Populations Served: People with developmental disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    Eligibility Requirements: Must have a developmental disability.


    Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special Education

    6020 W 151st Street
    Oak Forest, IL 60452
    Intake Person: Judy Boyens
    Phone: 708-687-0900
    TTY: 708-687-2151
    Website: www.swcccase.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Oak Forest, Tinley Park, Orland, other surrounding communities (District 228, 230 & Lemont 210)
    Target Populations Served: Special Education Students 18-21 years of age
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: Transition
    Job Training Program Description: For 18-21 year olds who wish to work in the community.
    Eligibility Requirements: Special Education Students 18-21 years of age


    Supported Employment Associates

    P.O. Box 4714
    Wheaton, IL 60189-4714
    Intake Person: Cheryl
    Phone: 630-653-5662
    TTY: 630-653-5662
    Website: www.SEAssociates.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: DuPage County
    Target Populations Served: Persons with disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    Eligibility Requirements: A documented disability and the desire to work in a community work setting


    Thresholds

    4101 N. Ravenswood
    Chicago, IL 60613
    Phone: 773-572-5500
    TTY: 773-880-6263
    Website: www.thresholds.org External link opens in a new window
    Locations Served: Chicago area and the surrounding suburbs, Cook County, Lake County, McHenry County
    Target Populations Served: People with disabilities including people with mental illness, and the deaf.
    Location is accessible for people with disabilities
    Materials are available in formats for people with disabilities
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: Uptown Cafe
    Job Training Program Description: Restaurant training.
    Eligibility Requirements: Varies per program


    The VISIONS Network

    1760 Birchwood
    Des Plaines, IL 60018
    Intake Person: Jennifer Gozdziak
    Phone: 847-299-2200
    TTY: 847-299-2200
    Website: www.thevisionsnetwork.org External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Northwest Suburbs, Chicago
    Target Populations Served: People with autism, developmental disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    Eligibility Requirements: developmental disability/Autism or another learning disability



    workNet (Arlington Heights)

    723 W. Algonquin Road
    Arlington Heights, IL 60005
    Phone: 847-981-7400
    TTY: 800-526-0844
    Website: http://ah.worknetncc.com/ External link opens in a new window
    Location served: Northwest suburbs of Cook County
    Target Populations Served: youth, adults, dislocated workers, people with disabilities
    Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
    Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
    We have a Job Placement Program.
    We have a Job Training Program.
    Name of Job Training Program: Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
    Job Training Program Description: Employment Related services that may include funding for occupational training for eligible youth, adults and dislocated workers.
    Eligibility Requirements: Varies


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